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Bonheur du jour / ladies desk

About the Item

Bonheur du jour or ladies' desk in mahogany with floral mahogany and satinwood. Beautiful warm lived-in color. The base cabinet with a large door containing an arched panel and a wide drawer containing a red with gold-edged writing surface. The writing surface can be tilted. When the writing tray is pulled out, a workplace is created There is another secret drawer in the plinth. Origin: Netherlands / early Biedermeier Period: Approx. 1830 Size: 86cm x 49cm x h.157cm
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 61.82 in (157 cm)Width: 33.86 in (86 cm)Depth: 19.3 in (49 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    ca. 1830
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Eindhoven, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1600239165632
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